Staff Accountant

Description:

Description
Located in Modesto, California, Atherton & Associates, LLP is a quality firm founded more than 100 years ago with a strong commitment to providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. We provide a wide variety of services for our clients that include tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting, auditing, and general business advisory services. The many large and small family-owned businesses that we serve include agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, medical, and professional industries.
Atherton & Associates, LLP is seeking serious, motivated individuals to join its Client Accounting Services (CAS) Team and contribute to our ongoing growth and continued excellence in service to our clients. As one of the largest, most respected, and established CPA & consulting firms in the San Joaquin Valley, we offer exceptional career opportunities to individuals looking for growth, development, and advancement. Our vision is “Helping the world become more financially savvy, one relationship at a time.”

About the Job:
Monitor financial processes, ensuring alignment with Firm guidelines and internal financial policies.
Prepare client financial reports weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually.
Reconcile the clients’ accounts payables and receivables.
Reconcile sales and inventory reports.
Assist in creating budgets.
Work collaboratively with clients’ personnel to help solve financial and clerical issues.
Create, review, and maintain accounting records as well as keeping a record of business transactions.
Process payroll using client-provided timekeeping records.
Prepare quarterly filings for payroll, mill, and sales tax in accordance with statutory deadlines.
Assist clients with accounting setup, including software data migration and setting up chart of accounts.
Track fixed asset activity & maintain depreciation schedule.
Reconcile trial balance and other tasks for month-end close.
Perform special accounting and finance projects as needed.
Requirements
About You:
Conferred or seeking B.A./B.S. degree in Business Administration, concentration in accounting preferred. Will also consider mathematics, finance, economics.
1 to 2 years relevant accounting experience preferred.
Adequate semester units to sit for the CPA exam.
Will consider part-time employment opportunities for students still in school, junior and senior status.
Ability to lead, prioritize, thrive, and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Superior client service with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
Has a strong conviction and upholds the Firm’s core values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Innovation, and Teamwork.
Benefits:
Competitive salary starting at $62,000 for entry-level positions
Comprehensive medical coverage
401(k) + employer match
Health + childcare FSA
Seasonal flex days
CPA exam perks
Team events
Vacation, sick + holiday PTO
“Dress for Your Day” policy
Volunteer opportunities
Career Advancement Paths
Mentorship

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